'Bachelor in Paradise': Who is Sam Picco? 'Big Brother' Canada alum becomes everyone's lifeline as she makes her debut in Season 9

In 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 Episode 5, a mystery blonde's arrival creates a buzz, with speculations suggesting it's Sam Picco
Sam Picco was revealed to be 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9's mystery girl (Instagram/@samanthapicco)
Sam Picco was revealed to be 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9's mystery girl (Instagram/@samanthapicco)

SAYULITA, MEXICO: The preview clip of 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 Episode 5 hints about a mystery girl arriving in Paradise, a fan posted the spoiler on the Reddit page claiming, "The mystery blonde on BIP is Samantha "Sam" Picco."

For those who are not familiar with the name Sam, she was also in 'Bachelor in Paradise' Canada Season 2.

It seems Sam has a long connection with dating shows. She was also one of the cast members of 'Big Brother' Canada Season 7. Sam is in her mid-30s. 

She is a beauty salon owner from Conception Bay South, Newfoundland, Canada. She sells beauty products and accessories under her beauty brand Sam Brand.

Sam describes herself as "charismatic, energetic, and outgoing." The preview clip shows her walking down the beach in a pink dress. 'Bachelor in Paradise' kept her identity a secret in the preview. But, her arrival clearly showed the excitement on single men's faces.

Sam Picco makes her entry in 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 (Instagram/@samanthapicco)
Sam Picco makes her entry in 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 (Instagram/@samanthapicco)

Are Sam Picco and Adam Pike from 'Big Brother' still together?

Definitely not, and that's why Sam has come on another dating show to find love. Sam was seen having a connection with Adam Pike in 'Big Brother' Canada Season 7. 

This indeed helped her go in the show as far as possible. However, in week 6 she got eliminated with a 5-1 vote and became the first member of the jury.

Sam Picco and Adam Pike had a showmance in 'Big Brother' Season 7 (Instagram/@adampikefitness)
Sam Picco and Adam Pike had a showmance in 'Big Brother' Season 7 (Instagram/@adampikefitness)

Sean McLaughlin believes he has 'best chance' with 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9's new girl

It seems Sean McLaughlin is most excited with the arrival of the new girl in 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9. He says in the preview, "We got a new girl down on the beach." Sean believes, "It might be the best chance I have."

The preview clip claims about the new arrival that she is "everyone's lifeline" in Paradise. Furthermore, in the clip, we see a back picture of the new girl and Sean, holding hands as they walk on the beach.

In another clip, Sean says, "That just gave me a little spark of hope." He then thanked Paradise gods for giving him a date.



 

New episodes of the show will continue to drop every week on ABC. Fans can also stream new episodes of 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 on DirecTV and Hulu+ Live TV.

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